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August 5, 2002
                			
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				Alosetron (Lotronex) revisited
August 5, 2002 (Issue: 1136)
				The FDA recently announced that it will permit reintroduction of alosetron hydrochloride (Lotronex - GlaxoSmithKline) for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  The drug was previously withdrawn from the market because of severe...more
        			
        			
				
				
        			
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